Convention Overview

Central States Communication Association
2027 Annual Conference

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Navigate

The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club

Madison, Wisconsin

April 7 - 11, 2027

Faculty, students, independent scholars, and community partners are all encouraged to attend the 2027 convention to explore the conference theme: Navigate.

The conference will feature:

  • Research paper sessions and discussion panels organized by Interest Groups and Caucuses
  • Great Ideas For Teaching (GIFT) sessions
  • Regional scholarship showcases organized by the States Advisory Council
  • Undergraduate Honors Research Conference
  • Federation Prize recipient presentation
  • Spotlight panels connected to conference theme
  • ... and much more!

Registration for the 2027 Convention will open in January 2027.

Primary Program Planner: Dr. Stevie M. Munz, Smunz@uvu.edu

Check out our podcast for a recap of our 2026 Convention!

 

The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club Information

The 2027 conference hotel is The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club.

Hotel address: 1 W. Dayton St., Madison, WI 35703, USA

Phone: (800) 356-8293

2027 Room Rates
Concourse Level: $165/night plus 15.5% taxes
Governor's Club Level: $225/night plus 15.5% taxes (receives access to the 12th-floor capitol-view lounge featuring complimentary breakfast in the mornings and cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in the evenings)
Parking: $15 per day

Registration will open in January 2027.

A credit card is required to reserve your room, but no deposit will be collected at this time.

Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve early to ensure you have lodging onsite!

Important: We strongly suggest that you book your room as soon as possible but before March 12. You do not have to pay your room fee in advance -- you simply need a credit card to hold your room. Once the hotel is filled, there will be no overflow hotels for this year's conference. Those who reserve early should be easily accommodated.

Hotel highlights:

  • Central location in Downtown Madison
  • Complimentary airport shuttle
  • Complimentary wireless internet access in sleeping rooms
  • Complimentary shared wireless internet access in meeting rooms
  • Indoor pool and fitness center
  • Business center
  • 12th floor Governor's Club Lounge with Capitol views
  • Underground parking

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